Getting evidence into practice: ingredients for change.

Rycroft-Malone, J. and Harvey, G. and Kitson, A. and McCormack, B. and Seers, K. and Titchen, A. (2002) Getting evidence into practice: ingredients for change. Nursing Standard, 16 (37). pp. 38-43. ISSN 0029-6570

Abstract

Mounting pressure is being exerted to ensure that the delivery of care is evidence-based and clinically effective. However, the challenge this presents to practitioners is complex. The authors propose that successful implementation of evidence into practice is a function of three elements: the nature of the evidence; the context in which the change is to take place; and the way the process is managed. A framework has been developed to represent these factors. For those about to embark on implementation work, this article closes by highlighting a number of key questions for consideration, stimulated by the framework.